When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Things would only get more complicated if he were to find out the truth. The situation between the three of us would worsen with the addition of this child.

Hence, I figured that leaving was the best option—a win-win situation for everyone.

I grew frantic upon parking outside the villa. Taking Ashton upstairs was not going to be an easy task.

After contemplating for a moment, I alighted the vehicle, walked toward the passenger seat and opened the car door. “Ashton,” I called out while tugging at his sleeve.

Ashton instantly woke up upon hearing his name. His stomach was probably giving him a hard time from all the whiskey he had drunk.

The man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at me before scanning his surroundings. “You brought me here?”

I nodded, unsure if he was already sober or still drunk. “Come on down. It’s late.”

It was already almost dawn by now. Being pregnant, I simply didn’t have the energy to stay up with him.

Ashton sat up straight, showing no intention of getting down the car. His dark eyes appeared harmless, but I knew he was in a volatile mood.

After giving it some thought, I eventually spoke up. “Do you want me to help you get down?”

“I’m going to bask in the sun for a while,” he answered and sat there motionlessly.

was completely taken aback. Bask in

How drunk is he?

to stay with

coming from the living room began to fill me with concern. What if he decided to head

To my surprise, Ashton

could finally

night, I fell into a deep slumber and only woke

washed up and headed out the door. By

apologetically upon seeing me. “Sorry to bother

pour Caleb a glass of

Caleb offered, “It’s already noon. I suppose you haven’t had lunch, Ms. Stovall? How about a meal

“You’re too kind, Dr. Ludwick. I should be the one thanking you both. I’m afraid I have something to take care of today, so let’s meet up another

that, Caleb left

“Mr. Fuller wants you to see him

See him?

wrong recently?” Ashton normally wouldn’t summon me over personal affairs while at

issue was

Dr. Ludwick. Mr. Fuller seems rather unhappy about

headed to the top floor

the same cold, stern vibe that he did. The atmosphere